BESAFE – It’s your responsibility
Be prepared, end your night safely and stay safe are some of the key messages for the BESAFE – It’s your responsibility personal safety campaign for Central Region.
Central Region Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon launched the campaign today to highlight the need for individuals to take personal responsibility for their decisions when drinking, and to understand how those decisions could impact on their safety.
“This campaign aims to make people aware that their consumption of alcohol will increase the likelihood of them being involved in a violent incident as either a victim or an offender,” Assistant Commissioner Condon said.
“It will encourage and educate drinkers to plan their night out before they commence drinking so appropriate decisions and plans can be made before their decision making is impaired by alcohol.
“This will also reduce the risk of them becoming a victim or an offender in an alcohol related incident.”
Alcohol related offences have always accounted for a large percentage of police calls for service.
Assistant Commissioner Condon said every weekend hundreds of young people were treated in hospitals as a result of alcohol fuelled violence and traffic crashes.
“Although the majority of people take care to drink responsibly, there has been a noticeable shift in the Australian drinking culture, particularly of young people,” Assistant Commissioner Condon said.
“Increasingly we hear people talking about ‘tanking’, ‘pre-loading’, binge drinking and ‘drink till you drop’. These new drinking cultures will take both time and a whole of community response to change.”
Although there are no easy solutions to addressing alcohol related violence, the Queensland Police Service is committed to working with the community to stop crime and make our local communities safer.
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